Events
Exchange students can find an overview of events here, some of which they must attend. Platforms offering events for students or all ETH members are also listed.
Pre-arrival info session (students from Asia & Australia)
- 26 August 2025, 09.30 to 11.00, webinar (link will be provided by email before the event)
- Content: Information that will help you upon arrival. This includes the basics (food, transport, banking, internet and mobile, authorities, etc.) as well as other things that you need to know before the start of the semester. Plus: Great opportunity to network with other exchange students in small groups and Q&A.
- Target group: Exchange students starting their studies
Pre-arrival info session (students from Europe & North America)
- 26 August 2025, 17.00 to 18.30, webinar (link will be provided by email before the event)
- Content: Information that will help you upon arrival. This includes the basics (food, transport, banking, internet and mobile, authorities, etc.) as well as other things that you need to know before the start of the semester. Plus: Great opportunity to network with other exchange students in small groups and Q&A.
- Target group: Exchange students starting their studies
Welcome & introduction at ETH Zurich
- 15 September 2025, 9.00 to 12.30, HG F 30 (Audimax; ETH Main Building; R?mistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich)
- Content: Official welcome, important information about your stay in Switzerland and at ETH
- Target group: Mandatory for exchange students starting their studies at the beginning of the semester
International "Zvieri" (informal get-together)
- 23 September 2025, 16.00 to 17.30, HG K 30.5 ("Dozentenfoyer", ETH Main Building; R?mistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich)
- Content: Informal get-together with fellow students and representatives from the Student Exchange Office. Includes snacks and beverages.
- Target group: Exchange students (incoming & outgoing)
Health insurance in Switzerland: All you need to know
- 24 September 2025, 18.00 to 19.30, webinar (link will be provided shortly before the event via email)
- Content: Presentation and Q&A. General information about liability and health insurance in Switzerland, exemption process for students with an EU health insurance card, Swiss health insurance packages for international students and how to claim refunds.
- Target group: Mandatory for exchange students newly arrived in Switzerland
Examinations at ETH Zurich
- 6 October 2025, 18.15 to 19.15, webinar (link will be provided shortly before the event via email)
- Content: The first 30 minutes will focus on registration, deregistration, and how to manage your exam schedule. The next 30 minutes will clarify how to shift your exams – if necessary – and / or organize distance exams.
- Target group: Mandatory for exchange students who plan to shift exams due to academic reasons.
International "Zvieri" (informal get-together)
- 23 October 2025, 16.00 to 17.30, CAB H 47.3 (FoodLab; CAB building, top floor; Universit?tsstrasse 6, 8092 Zurich)
- Content: Informal get-together with fellow students and representatives from the Student Exchange Office. Includes snacks and beverages.
- Target group: Exchange students (incoming & outgoing)
Intercultural Competence Workshop
- 14.October 2015 17.00-19.00 HIT E 51
- An engaging Intercultural Competence Workshop designed to make your transition to Switzerland successful and enriching.
- Gain insights into the social norms, values, and cultural practices that define everyday life in Switzerland and at ETH.
- Learn to identify unconscious biases and implement strategies to effectively mitigate them.
- Meet and network with fellow students.
Tips and tricks for your oral exams
The event supports you in preparing for oral exams at ETH.
- 18 November 18.15-20.00 Main Buildinh HG
- Hear from an ETH professor, what this examination format is about and how you should prepare for it
- The importance of verbal and nonverbal behaviour in oral exams
- Tips from ETH-Students
- external page ESN Zürich: The Erasmus Student Network organises events for mobility students
- VSETH events: The VSETH (umbrella organisation of all students at ETH) organises events for ETH students
- ETH events: The ETH student portal lists events that students can attend
- ETH events tip: With the ETH App, you can see all the public events at ETH
- Safety and security at ETH: Courses on safety, security, health, environment at ETH take place throughout the year
Your ETH department might hold additional events that are not included above.